Johnson & Wales Charleston

Directions

commencement ceremony
North Charleston Performing Arts Center
5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston

The Coliseum/Convention Center area is located between International Blvd and Montague Avenue at Interstate 526 in North Charleston. Below are directions traveling from the South, North, East and West.

When traveling from the South (Coming from Savannah/Hilton Head Area):
Take Interstate 95 North to Hwy 17 North (to Charleston). Follow Hwy 17 North to Interstate 526 East (to North Charleston.). Take the Montague Avenue exit off of I-526. If you are attending an event at the Coliseum or Performing Arts Center, at the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Montague Avenue, the Coliseum and PAC are located on your left. If you are attending an event at the Convention Center, at the bottom of the ramp, go straight through the traffic light. At the next light, turn right onto International Blvd, the Convention Center is located on your right.

When traveling from the North (Coming from Myrtle Beach/Georgetown Area):
Take Hwy 17 South to Interstate 526 West (to North Charleston). Follow I-526 past the I-526/I-26 Interchange. Take the first exit past the Interchange for International Blvd, Montague Avenue, and Charleston Int’l Airport. If you are attending an event at the Coliseum or Performing Arts Center, at the bottom of the ramp, go straight through the traffic light, following the signs for Montague Avenue. At the next light, turn left onto Montague Avenue, the Coliseum and PAC are located on your left. If you are attending an event at the Convention Center, at the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto International Blvd, and the Convention Center is located on your right.

When traveling from the West (Coming from Greenville/Columbia area):
Follow Interstate 26 East to Exit 212B (I-526 West, Savannah/Airport). Take the first exit off of I-526 (for International Blvd, Montague Avenue, and Charleston Int’l Airport.) If you are attending an event at the Coliseum or Performing Arts Center, at the bottom of the ramp, go straight through the traffic light, following the signs for Montague Avenue. At the next light, turn left onto Montague Avenue, the Coliseum and PAC are located on your left. If you are attending an event at the Convention Center, at the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto International Blvd, and the Convention Center is located on your right.

When traveling from the East (Coming from Downtown Charleston area):
Follow Interstate 26 West to Exit 213 (Montague Avenue). Turn left onto Montague Avenue. If you are attending an event at the Coliseum or Performing Arts Center, follow Montague Avenue past International Blvd, the Coliseum and PAC entrance is located on your right. If you are attending an event at the Convention Center, follow Montague Avenue to International Blvd; turn right onto International Blvd. The Convention Center is located on your left.